Electron as a wave - some doubts

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The discussion centers on the wave-particle duality of electrons, specifically referencing de Broglie's hypothesis. Key points include that an electron's wavelength decreases as its energy increases, and attempting to compress an electron wave near a nucleus results in a wavelength so small that the energy exceeds the nucleus's attractive force. The participants seek clarification on these concepts, particularly the implications of wavelength and energy relationships.

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electron as a wave -- some doubts

Homework Statement




While dealing with deBroglie's idea, my book mentions these points
1) The electron is a wave whose length decreases with energy
2) If you try to squash an electron wave closer to the nucleus, the wavelength must get smaller
3) When its wavelength is as small as a nucleus, its energy becomes so great that the attractive force of the nucleus isn't big enough to keep it there

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The Attempt at a Solution


From the first point, i infer that the wavelength decreases if frequency increases.
But i can't understand the rest of the points. Members can help in this regard.
 
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Thanks Spinnor.
 

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